Diary of a Worm | 123Read&Write

A simple reading
comprehension quiz and literacy activities for the children’s
book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin.

Book Summary

The Diary of a Worm is a wonderful
children's picture book about a boy worm. Written in diary format, the worm
seems very similar to human beings: he lives with his parents, plays with his
friends, and goes to school. However, he can drag mud through the house, never
has to get clean, has a spider as a best friend, and most importantly, helps
the Earth to breathe. Written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry
Bliss, The Diary of the Worm is a wonderful children's book about a little worm
in a big world.

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Reading Comprehension Quiz

After reading the story to your child, go to the following link to complete the quiz:

Directions: In Diary of a Worm, Worm displayed good manners and bad manners. In
the chart below, read the descriptions in the center. Determine whether each is
considered a good manner or a bad manner, and place a check mark in the appropriate
box.

Directions: In the story, Diary of a Worm, worm made a special
pasta necklace, which he shared with his family. Glue pasta noodles to the
string below to create your very own pasta necklace. (Note… or use your own
string to make a pasta necklace you can wear.)

Directions: In Diary of a Worm,
Worm made a pasta necklace with a single piece of pasta. In the chart below, determine
the pasta pattern on the left. Circle the correct pasta shape on the right to
complete the pattern.

Directions: Worm wanted to be a secret service agent and protect the
President when he was older. What job do you believe Worm should have when he
grows up? Write a story about worm’s new job on the lines below. Draw a picture
to go along with your story.